Highlights
- Kendall and Kylie Jenner's busy careers have caused a rift between them and their half-brother Brody.
- Despite not seeing each other often, Brody supports his half-siblings.
- Brody has expressed resentment towards Caitlyn Jenner's parenting.
Both Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner share their father, Caitlyn Jenner, with their half-brothers Brody and Brandon Jenner. In the early seasons of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, their close bond as a family was evident. Yet, as time has passed, it seems like Kendall and Kylie's highly in-demand careers kept them separated from their brothers.
Five years after Caitlyn Jenner's separation from Linda Thompson, Caitlyn would go on to marry Kris Jenner resulting in the blending of their families. However, as Kendall and Kylie Jenner rose to untouchable fame, their dynamic changed, especially after Kris's separation from Caitlyn in October 2013.
Over the years, Brody Jenner has hinted that he doesn't have the closest relationship with Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Does Brody Jenner hold resentment towards his half-sisters?
Does Brody Jenner Get Along With Kendall And Kylie Jenner?
In the past, Kendall and Kylie were really close with their half-sibling Brody Jenner. But things changed after Kris and Caitlyn Jenner's ex-partner split in 2013. In 2018, after Kylie had her daughter Stormi, Brody was honest with TMZ. He said he didn't even know Kylie was pregnant.
But now that he knows, he wants to meet the baby. Brody mentioned that it had been a few years since he talked to Kylie. He said life gets busy, but he genuinely wants to meet the new addition to the family.
Jumping to 2019, Brody talked to Us Weekly. He said he doesn't see the Kardashians much anymore. They all have their own lives since his dad and Kris split up. He acknowledged that they're all busy and live far apart, but he emphasized that they're still close.
Back when their TV show started, Brody and Brandon sometimes appeared. But they officially joined the cast in season 7. There was some tension when Brody wasn't allowed to bring a guest to Kim's wedding in 2014.
While there wasn't any public fight between them, their relationships had their own issues. Kendall and Kylie didn't attend Brody's 2018 wedding, and Brody thought it was because they didn't respond to the invitation.
In 2021, Brandon's comment on Kylie's Instagram suggested he didn't know about her second pregnancy. Despite not being in the spotlight together, an insider told Us Weekly that Brody, Brandon, and their half-siblings don't have any big problems.
The insider said, "They don't have bad feelings between them. Brody and Brandon still support the Jenners and Kardashians, even if they don't see each other much. They live in the same area, so they might run into each other sometimes. They're not as close as when Kendall and Kylie were younger, but that's how life goes."
In 2023, people criticized Kylie and Kendall for not attending Brody's baby shower and engagement event. Their other siblings and Caitlyn Jenner's ex-wife, Linda Thompson, were there. Fans noticed this absence, and it sparked debate about how close they really are.
Brody Jenner Slammed Caitlyn Jenner's Parenting And Vowed To Do The Opposite
Brody Jenner shared an insight into his parenting journey, drawing from his own experiences with Caitlyn Jenner as a parent and aiming for a different path for his child.
Through a video posted on his joint YouTube channel with his fiancée Tia Blanco, Brody and Blanco documented the entire journey from their baby shower to the delivery of their daughter, Honey Raye Jenner, who came into the world on July 29.
Reflecting on the kind of parent he aspires to be, Brody's voiceover, accompanied by clips of their journey during Blanco's pregnancy, conveyed his excitement about doing things differently than his own upbringing. He opened up about his relationship with Caitlyn, admitting that they didn't share the closest bond and that Caitlyn wasn't around much during his upbringing.
In his words, "What excites me the most is taking a different path than my dad did. Back then, things weren't ideal between us. My goal now is to be the best father possible, to go the opposite way and prepare for this incredible journey."
Caitlyn has a family of six children: Burt Jenner and Cassandra Marino from her previous marriage with Chrystie Scott, and Brandon Jenner and Brody from her union with Linda Thompson, along with Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner from her marriage to Kris Jenner.
Caitlyn's older children have previously voiced their challenges in their relationship with her. Marino revealed in a 2015 ABC News interview with Diane Sawyer that Caitlyn had been absent from their lives. Brody also expressed his feelings in a 2013 episode of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," sharing that Caitlyn's presence was scarce during his upbringing, leading to resentment.
Caitlyn acknowledged her shortcomings during a 2015 interview with ABC News, explaining that she was struggling with her own gender identity during her older children's formative years. She expressed regret and apologized to her children for her absence.
In the YouTube video, Brody and Blanco conveyed their immense joy at stepping into parenthood together. Brody commended Blanco's mothering potential and expressed his aspirations to be the best father possible.
With regard to Brody's statements, Caitlyn's representative shared with The Mirror that Caitlyn is genuinely happy for Brody and Tia. The spokesperson also highlighted Caitlyn's stance on her children's happiness, saying that she's always pleased when her kids find happiness, much like any parent would be.
Is Brody Jenner Resentful Towards Kylie and Kendall Jenner?
In the past, Brody and his older siblings shared about the absence of Caitlyn as a parent. They recalled how she seemed to "disappear" from their lives during the 1980s before eventually marrying Kris in 1991.
The relationship between Brody and Caitlyn continued to have challenges throughout the 2010s. Particularly when Brody observed Caitlyn's "affectionate" behavior towards Kendall and Kylie.
These difficulties unfolded on-screen during a 2013 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. While on a family vacation, Brody candidly confronted Caitlyn, admitting that seeing her be so "attentive" as a parent was new and unfamiliar to him.
Jumping ahead five years, Caitlyn, Kylie, and Kendall were notably absent from Brody's wedding to Kaitlynn Carter. Brody later revealed that their absence was deeply hurtful for him.
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